With two months to go before Venezuela's presidential election, the only challenger to enter the ring against President Nicolas Maduro is a little-known television evangelist who was arrested for fuel smuggling...More >>

With two months to go before Venezuela's presidential election, the only challenger to enter the ring against President Nicolas Maduro is a little-known television evangelist who was arrested for fuel smuggling eight years ago.More >>

Venezuela's opposition says it will boycott an election challenging socialist President Nicolas Maduro unless the government drops a ban on major candidates and takes other steps to ease fears it's rigged.More >>

Venezuela's opposition says it will boycott an election challenging socialist President Nicolas Maduro unless the government drops a ban on major candidates and takes other steps to ease fears it's rigged.More >>

Students who survived the Florida school shooting are preparing to flood the Capitol pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't...More >>

Students who survived the Florida school shooting are preparing to flood the Capitol pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't persuade lawmakers to change law now.More >>

Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania Legislature say they're about to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the imposition of new congressional maps, two days after they were announced by the state's highest court.More >>

Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania Legislature say they're about to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the imposition of new congressional maps, two days after they were announced by the state's highest court.More >>

A Christian minister running to replace a congressman who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations reportedly traded suggestive text messages with a female staffer who included a topless photo of herself in one...More >>

A Christian minister running to replace a congressman who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations reportedly traded suggestive text messages with a female staffer who included a topless photo of herself in one of the exchanges.More >>

Insiders say the U.S. indictment against the St. Petersburg troll farm only scratches the surface of the agency's zany, ambitious operations _ and glosses over just how unconvincing some of its stunts could be.More >>

Insiders say the U.S. indictment against the St. Petersburg troll farm only scratches the surface of the agency's zany, ambitious operations _ and glosses over just how unconvincing some of its stunts could be.More >>

A special election is being held in Kentucky to replace a legislator who killed himself after allegations surfaced from a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager.More >>

A special election is being held in Kentucky to replace a legislator who killed himself after allegations surfaced from a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager.More >>

More than half a dozen prospective candidates in the crowded Kansas governor's race are teenagers, and legislators are divided over whether to try to prevent having such young hopefuls in the field in the future.More >>

More than half a dozen prospective candidates in the crowded Kansas governor's race are teenagers, and legislators are divided over whether to try to prevent having such young hopefuls in the field in the future.More >>

Italian government officials are warning of possible foreign interference in March 4 elections, sounding the alarm following the U.S. indictment of Russian trolls and evidence of Russian-sourced fake news on...More >>

Italian government officials are warning of possible foreign interference in March 4 elections, sounding the alarm following the U.S. indictment of Russian trolls and evidence of Russian-sourced fake news on popular Italian platforms.More >>

The House Ethics Committee is confirming that it's investigating Republican Rep. John Duncan of Tennessee, who is now serving his 16th term in the House and has already announced he won't seek re-election.More >>

The House Ethics Committee is confirming that it's investigating Republican Rep. John Duncan of Tennessee, who is now serving his 16th term in the House and has already announced he won't seek re-election.More >>

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the cusp of imposing a new congressional district map for the state's 2018 elections, all but ensuring that Democratic prospects will improve for several seats.More >>

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is on the cusp of imposing a new congressional district map for the state's 2018 elections, all but ensuring that Democratic prospects will improve for several seats.More >>

In the year's first congressional race, Republican and Democratic candidates in suburban Pittsburgh oppose banning weapons like the semi-automatic rifle used in Florida last week to kill 17 students and teachers.More >>

In the year's first congressional race, Republican and Democratic candidates in suburban Pittsburgh oppose banning weapons like the semi-automatic rifle used in Florida last week to kill 17 students and teachers.More >>

A handful of small-time Trump supporters who came into contact with the Russian plot to interfere with the 2016 election said their votes were not swayed and they didn't do anything they weren't happy to do.More >>

A handful of small-time Trump supporters who came into contact with the Russian plot to interfere with the 2016 election said their votes were not swayed and they didn't do anything they weren't happy to do.More >>

Former Vice President Joe Biden may not be ready to give up on his White House dreams. Biden, who ran twice before _ in 1988 and again in 2008 _ has suggested to longtime foreign policy advisers he may have another...More >>

Former Vice President Joe Biden may not be ready to give up on his White House dreams. Biden, who ran twice before _ in 1988 and again in 2008 _ has suggested to longtime foreign policy advisers he may have another run for the presidency in his future.More >>

A former math professor who reported income of less than $35,000 last year is campaigning as a middle-class candidate in an Illinois governor's race that includes a couple millionaires and a billionaire.More >>

A former math professor who reported income of less than $35,000 last year is campaigning as a middle-class candidate in an Illinois governor's race that includes a couple millionaires and a billionaire.More >>

Pakistan is scrambling to steer clear of a global watch list for terrorism financing, the latest U.S. pressure tactic to get its difficult ally to crack down on militants crossing the border to fight in Afghanistan.More >>

Pakistan is scrambling to steer clear of a global watch list for terrorism financing, the latest U.S. pressure tactic to get its difficult ally to crack down on militants crossing the border to fight in Afghanistan.More >>

An inquest has started in Kenya's western town of Kisumu into the death of a six-month-old baby who was allegedly hit on the head by police during opposition protests last year against President Uhuru Kenyatta's...More >>

An inquest has started in Kenya's western town of Kisumu into the death of a six-month-old baby who was allegedly hit on the head by police during opposition protests last year against President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election.More >>

Jimmy Kimmel opened his late night show by accusing President Donald Trump and congressional leaders of doing "worse than nothing" to stop mass shootings like the killings of 17 people by a teenager with an AR-15...More >>

Jimmy Kimmel opened his late night show by accusing President Donald Trump and congressional leaders of doing "worse than nothing" to stop mass shootings like the killings of 17 people by a teenager with an AR-15 assault weapon at a Florida high school.More >>

Mitt Romney and President Donald Trump exchanged harsh criticisms of one another during the 2016 presidential campaign but also have a history of being willing to sit down with each other when mutually beneficial.More >>

Mitt Romney and President Donald Trump exchanged harsh criticisms of one another during the 2016 presidential campaign but also have a history of being willing to sit down with each other when mutually beneficial.More >>

Three political party outsiders in Mexico appear destined for the July 1 ballot as the first independent candidates to seek the country's presidency, the result of a reform seen as a victory for democracy.More >>

Three political party outsiders in Mexico appear destined for the July 1 ballot as the first independent candidates to seek the country's presidency, the result of a reform seen as a victory for democracy.More >>

Porn star who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006 says she feels free to discuss her past with the man who would become president now that Trump's personal attorney has acknowledged paying...More >>

Porn star who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006 says she feels free to discuss her past with the man who would become president now that Trump's personal attorney has acknowledged paying her $130,000 just before Election Day.More >>

As scandal after scandal unfolded, South African President Jacob Zuma maintained an affable demeanor in public, rallied his support base and, it is alleged, enabled his corrupt associates. Eventually, he ran out of...More >>

As scandal after scandal unfolded, South African President Jacob Zuma maintained an affable demeanor in public, rallied his support base and, it is alleged, enabled his corrupt associates. Eventually, he ran out of options.More >>

The porn star whom President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney acknowledged paying $130,000 just before Election Day believes she is now free to discuss her alleged sexual encounter with the president.More >>

The porn star whom President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney acknowledged paying $130,000 just before Election Day believes she is now free to discuss her alleged sexual encounter with the president.More >>

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday that he is continuing to negotiate with the FBI over the release of a memo about secret surveillance of a Trump campaign adviser.More >>

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday that he is continuing to negotiate with the FBI over the release of a memo about secret surveillance of a Trump campaign adviser.More >>

Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer says he's reconsidering a bid for Senate in North Dakota out of "patriotism" and because people from his party don't think Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp can be defeated without him.More >>

Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer says he's reconsidering a bid for Senate in North Dakota out of "patriotism" and because people from his party don't think Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp can be defeated without him.More >>

Visit to suburban Pittsburgh by President Donald Trump's daughter makes it 3rd time senior administration official has dropped in on political hotspot of 2018's 1st congressional election; seat left vacant by...More >>

Visit to suburban Pittsburgh by President Donald Trump's daughter makes it 3rd time senior administration official has dropped in on political hotspot of 2018's 1st congressional election; seat left vacant by Republican's resignation amid abortion scandal.More >>

President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much...More >>

President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 trillion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.More >>

A former pharmaceutical company executive and supporter of Chris Christie's presidential campaign is entering this year's Senate race as a Republican against incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez. Bob Hugin announced his...More >>

A former pharmaceutical company executive and supporter of Chris Christie's presidential campaign is entering this year's Senate race as a Republican against incumbent Democrat Bob Menendez. Bob Hugin announced his campaign on Monday in an email.More >>

A video purportedly by the Islamic State's affiliate in Egypt is calling on its fighters to stage attacks during next month's presidential elections and warning Egyptians to stay away from polling centers.More >>

A video purportedly by the Islamic State's affiliate in Egypt is calling on its fighters to stage attacks during next month's presidential elections and warning Egyptians to stay away from polling centers.More >>

President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 billion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much...More >>

President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 billion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals but relies heavily on state and local governments to produce much of the funding.More >>

Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee say they'll revise their memo about the FBI's Russia investigation to ensure there's no harmful release of secrets, and then try again to get President Donald Trump to...More >>

Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee say they'll revise their memo about the FBI's Russia investigation to ensure there's no harmful release of secrets, and then try again to get President Donald Trump to let it come out.More >>

An Indiana-born federal judge, whose Mexican heritage Donald Trump used to paint him as biased against him in a 2016 court case because of his immigration stance, will hear arguments in a lawsuit that could block...More >>

An Indiana-born federal judge, whose Mexican heritage Donald Trump used to paint him as biased against him in a 2016 court case because of his immigration stance, will hear arguments in a lawsuit that could block construction of a border wall with Mexico.More >>

A woman who threw a shoe at a billboard depicting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen was arrested after she was repatriated from Thailand, where the U.N. refugee agency reportedly formally recognized her as a refugee.More >>

A woman who threw a shoe at a billboard depicting Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen was arrested after she was repatriated from Thailand, where the U.N. refugee agency reportedly formally recognized her as a refugee.More >>

Pennsylvania lawmakers work against court-ordered Friday deadline to produce replacement for 6-year-old congressional district map thrown out last month, say it's unclear if they'll get it done.More >>

Pennsylvania lawmakers work against court-ordered Friday deadline to produce replacement for 6-year-old congressional district map thrown out last month, say it's unclear if they'll get it done.More >>

Among 10 Things to Know: Senate celebrates budget deal - but shutdown still possible; North Korea holds military parade on eve of Olympics in South; South Korean president to meet with Kim Jong Un's sister.More >>

Among 10 Things to Know: Senate celebrates budget deal - but shutdown still possible; North Korea holds military parade on eve of Olympics in South; South Korean president to meet with Kim Jong Un's sister.More >>

Fabricio Alvarado rode a religious conservative backlash to first place in Costa Rica's recent election; headed into a runoff, his challenge may be to win over other voters and convince them he can tackle problems...More >>

Fabricio Alvarado rode a religious conservative backlash to first place in Costa Rica's recent election; headed into a runoff, his challenge may be to win over other voters and convince them he can tackle problems like the economy, crime and corruption.More >>

A decade after the FBI began secretly recording then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's profanity-laced conversations, the investigation that sent him to prison is still causing political problems for some Democrats.More >>

A decade after the FBI began secretly recording then-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's profanity-laced conversations, the investigation that sent him to prison is still causing political problems for some Democrats.More >>

Democrats are heading into the November elections with an energized party base, an unpopular president and a wave of GOP retirements. But they must figure out how to balance a positive economic agenda while keeping...More >>

Democrats are heading into the November elections with an energized party base, an unpopular president and a wave of GOP retirements. But they must figure out how to balance a positive economic agenda while keeping up criticism of President Donald Trump.More >>

Some of the high school students who traveled to Florida's state capital for protests after last week's mass shooting committed what may have been their young movement's first act of civil disobedience.More >>

Some of the high school students who traveled to Florida's state capital for protests after last week's mass shooting committed what may have been their young movement's first act of civil disobedience.More >>

Some of the high school students who traveled to Florida's state capital for protests after last week's mass shooting committed what may have been their young movement's first act of civil disobedience.More >>

Some of the high school students who traveled to Florida's state capital for protests after last week's mass shooting committed what may have been their young movement's first act of civil disobedience.More >>

Students who survived the Florida school shooting are preparing to flood the Capitol pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't persuade lawmakers to change law now

Students who survived the Florida school shooting are preparing to flood the Capitol pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't persuade lawmakers to change law now